Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump.
The power steering system operates only when the engine is running.
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails to function, you can steer but it will take much more effort.
NOTE
Right after the engine has been started and before it has warmed up, you may hear a noise coming from areas adjacent to the power steering pump which is located at the right-front area of the engine compartment. This noise is normal. It does not indicate power steering system trouble.
See also:
Locking the doors
Locking the doors
Press the “” button to lock all
doors and
the rear gate. An electronic chirp will
sound once and the turn signal lights will
flash once.
If any of the doors or the rear g ...
Compass zone adjustment
Compass calibration zones
1. The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to the “Compass calibration zones” map shown above to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geograp ...
Checking the oil level
Check the engine oil level at each fuel stop.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine. If you check the
oil level just after stopping the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil t ...